Producers & Engineers

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It lets me bring into my productions the power and feeling of retro synths."},{"itemID":502,"artistName":"ADP","artistLastNameSort":"ADP","artistTitle":"Producer, Mix Engineer","credits":"Dua Lipa, Chris Brown, M.I.A.","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/adp.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Waves has been an intergral part of my career since I first began teaching myself how to produce and mix. I\u2019d be lost without Waves. "},{"itemID":679,"artistName":"Drew Allsbrook","artistLastNameSort":"Allsbrook","artistTitle":"Studio and Live Mix Engineer","credits":"Foo Fighters, Doja Cat, Khalid, AJR","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/drew_allsbrook.jpg","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"If I had to choose only one plugin for both the studio and live it would be the F6 dynamic EQ, I can do just about anything with it."},{"itemID":539,"artistName":"Kori Anders","artistLastNameSort":"Anders","artistTitle":"Mix Engineer, Producer","credits":"Usher, Future, Gucci Mane","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/kori-anders.png","tagCount":1,"link":"/mixing-hard-beats-soft-vocals-kori-anders","quote":"Waves plugins are an integral part of my mixing toolbox. Every mix is different, so it is awesome to have a vast assortment of amazing sounding plugins in my aural arsenal to tackle the heavy lifting."},{"itemID":423,"artistName":"Charlie Andrew","artistLastNameSort":"Andrew","artistTitle":"Producer, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter","credits":"Alt-J, Bloc Party, Madness, Marika Hackman","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/charlie-andrew.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"I really enjoy working with Waves plugins. They allow me to achieve really authentic and pleasing vintage sounds in-the-box, create crazy effects and fine-tune the music with tight precision."},{"itemID":562,"artistName":"Ken Andrews","artistLastNameSort":"Andrews","artistTitle":"Mix Engineer, Producer","credits":"Paramore, Failure, Beck, Jimmy Eat World","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/ken-andrews.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Waves plugins are simply incredible for adding detail and making sounds punch through the mix."},{"itemID":600,"artistName":"Bryan Anzel","artistLastNameSort":"Anzel","artistTitle":"Producer, Mixer","credits":"Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Juice WRLD","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/byan-anzel.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Whether I need to get creative or surgical, I can always count on Waves to help me get my ideas out fast or troubleshoot any issue."},{"itemID":393,"artistName":"Maor Appelbaum","artistLastNameSort":"Appelbaum","artistTitle":"Mastering Engineer","credits":"Faith No More, Yes, Meatloaf, Sepultura","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/maor-appelbaum.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"When it comes to digital tools for mastering, Waves has long-pioneered tools that still hold strong in today\u0027s industry. I used them years ago and continue to use them today."},{"itemID":166,"artistName":"Marcella \u0022Ms. Lago\u0022 Araica","artistLastNameSort":"Araica","artistTitle":"Recording \u0026 Mixing Engineer","credits":"Timbaland, Madonna, Usher, Missy Elliott","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/marcella-araica.png","tagCount":5,"link":"/tag/marcella-ms-lago-araica","quote":"Waves plugins have been the essence of my sound. I\u0027ve never done a session that has not included Waves plugins."},{"itemID":574,"artistName":"Tyler Armes","artistLastNameSort":"Armes","artistTitle":"Artist, Songwriter, Producer","credits":"Post Malone, Lil Baby, Honors","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/tyler-armes.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"The Waves bundle has been at the center of my music production for years and will continue to be. Whether it\u0027s H-Delay, L3-16 or CLA Vox, every time I pull them up, I\u0027m inspired by how they color and enhance my tracks. World Class!"},{"itemID":501,"artistName":"Mike Avenaim","artistLastNameSort":"Avenaim","artistTitle":"Mix Engineer, Producer, Session Drummer, Music Director","credits":"Scott Weiland, NOTD, Disney, Bea Miller","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/mike-avenaim.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"To me, Waves products have become the sound of ITB mixing these days. It\u2019s almost an automatic response for my mouse to reach for them when I need to do anything. Gates, Compressors, EQs...it\u2019s all there."},{"itemID":627,"artistName":"Mar\u00EDa Elisa Ayerbe","artistLastNameSort":"Ayerbe","artistTitle":"Mixing Engineer","credits":"Marc Anthony, New Kids on the Block, Juanes, Il Divo","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/maria-elisa-ayerbe.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Waves C6 delivers incredible dynamics control and tonal presence to my master bus. Just 0.5-3 dB of gain reduction per band will get your mix grooving!"},{"itemID":487,"artistName":"Ben Baptie","artistLastNameSort":"Baptie","artistTitle":"Recording/Mix Engineer, Producer","credits":"Lady Gaga, The Strokes, Moses Sumney, Rex Orange County","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/ben-baptie.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Waves is an invaluable toolset in the studio. It handles the technical necessities of mixing, but also gears you to create and push boundaries with sound."},{"itemID":81,"artistName":"Michael Barry","artistLastNameSort":"Barry","artistTitle":"Re-Recording Mixer","credits":"Fargo, Short Cuts, The Reader","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/michael-barry.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"I\u2019ve used Waves WNS on major film projects and found it to be very helpful in dealing with issues we encounter every day, quickly and flawlessly. It is a great tool."},{"itemID":488,"artistName":"Chris Baseford","artistLastNameSort":"Baseford","artistTitle":"Producer, Recording \u0026 Mixing Engineer","credits":"Nickelback, Shinedown, Avril Lavigne, Rob Zombie","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/chris-baseford.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"There\u2019s a very good reason why most of us have been using Waves since the beginning and continue to use them to this day. "},{"itemID":571,"artistName":"Battlecat","artistLastNameSort":"Battlecat","artistTitle":"Producer, Mixing Engineer and Sound Designer","credits":"Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lucy Pearl, Xzibit","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/battlecat.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"R-Bass is my go-to plugin for shaping and crafting my low frequency sound. It tightens up my low end, giving it the shape of Mz Phat Booty."},{"itemID":518,"artistName":"Steve Bays","artistLastNameSort":"Bays","artistTitle":"Producer, Songwriter, Mix Engineer","credits":"Hot Hot Heat, Diplo, Fitz and the Tantrums, Said the Whale","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/steve-bays.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"I\u2019m never disappointed with Waves plugins, I always find something that adds an x-factor or an idea I never would have thought to try."},{"itemID":662,"artistName":"Lisa Bella Donna","artistLastNameSort":"Bella Donna","artistTitle":"Composer, Modular Synthesist, Sound Designer, Clinician","credits":"","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/lisa-bella-donna.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"On my albums, I implement H-Delay in tandem with Abbey Road Reverb Plates. I have a passion for music that sounds like it\u0027s from the past yet headed for a future of unknown constellations."},{"itemID":644,"artistName":"Alissia Benveniste","artistLastNameSort":"Benveniste","artistTitle":"Producer, Musician","credits":"Bootsy Collins, Anderson .Paak, EarthGang, Mary J. Blige","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/alissia-benveniste.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"As a big fan of analog gear, it\u2019s hard to find good plugins that translate the right way. But thanks to Waves plugins, I\u2019m able to make everything sound authentic and rich in the box! "},{"itemID":373,"artistName":"BJ","artistLastNameSort":"BJ","artistTitle":"Composer, Session Musician, Producer","credits":"Cirque Du Soleil, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Balu","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/bj.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"I heavily rely on Waves to create, mix and produce music. I love to go through my Waves folder like a kid in a candy store and get my creativity sparked. I don\u2019t want to work without Waves ever again."},{"itemID":591,"artistName":"Alexander Bj\u00F6rklund","artistLastNameSort":"Bj\u00F6rklund","artistTitle":"Artist, Producer, DJ, Mixing Engineer","credits":"Cazzette","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/alexander-bjorklund.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"R-Bass is an essential tool for me to beef up basslines and kickdrums. I love to put it first on my bass element and find the right harmonic by ear, and then adjust the volume of R-Bass feeding into heavy compression from the PuigChild."},{"itemID":560,"artistName":"Cam Blackwood","artistLastNameSort":"Blackwood","artistTitle":"Record Producer and Songwriter","credits":"George Ezra, Jack Savoretti, Frank Carter \u0026 The Rattlesnakes, Tom Walker","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/cam-blackwood.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"My favorite channel strips are the Waves SSL and EMI TG12345 Channels."},{"itemID":408,"artistName":"Ilan Bluestone","artistLastNameSort":"Bluestone","artistTitle":"Producer, DJ, Remixer","credits":"","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/ilan-bluestone.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Using Waves plugins in the studio is something I cannot live without! They are always used in my projects."},{"itemID":654,"artistName":"Bluetech","artistLastNameSort":"Bluetech","artistTitle":"Composer, Producer, Remixer, Label Owner","credits":"Bluetech, Invisible Allies, Evan Marc","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/bluetech.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"When I first started using MetaFlanger, I was instantly struck by how natural and intuitive it is, rivaling most other flangers/phasers to this day; hardware or software."},{"itemID":546,"artistName":"Andrew \u201CVoxGod\u201D Bolooki","artistLastNameSort":"Bolooki","artistTitle":"Vocal Producer, Producer and Mixer/Engineer","credits":"Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, Fifth Harmony, Selena Gomez","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/andrew-bolooki.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Everyone uses Waves plugins for a reason, and my workflow wouldn\u0027t be the same without them."},{"itemID":472,"artistName":"Carl Bown","artistLastNameSort":"Bown","artistTitle":"Producer, Engineer, Mixer","credits":"Bullet For My Valentine, While She Sleeps, Trivium, Fightstar","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/carl-bown.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Waves plugins are absolute essentials for my mixing. They\u2019re incredible tools for sound manipulation which facilitate much of the work I do."},{"itemID":564,"artistName":"Daniel Boyle","artistLastNameSort":"Boyle","artistTitle":"Mix Engineer, Dub Mixer, Producer, Artist","credits":"Lee \u2018Scratch\u2019 Perry, Max Romeo, Ernest Rangling, The Congos","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/daniel-boyle.png","tagCount":1,"link":"/dub-mixing-tips-daniel-boyle","quote":"MV2, J37, Kramer Tape, Reel ADT and R-Verb are regulars on my sessions. I think it\u2019s fair to say there have been Waves Plugins on every single mix I\u2019ve ever done."},{"itemID":381,"artistName":"Jimmy Bralower","artistLastNameSort":"Bralower","artistTitle":"Producer, Engineer, Musician, Writer","credits":"Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Hall \u0026 Oates, Cyndi Lauper","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/jimmy-bralower.png","tagCount":1,"link":"/programming-real-feel-into-drum-machines","quote":"For virtually anything I do in the studio, there\u0027s a go-to Waves plugin. Whether enhancing, repairing, mangling or restoring, I rely on Waves plugins from tracking to mixing."},{"itemID":49,"artistName":"Alan Branch","artistLastNameSort":"Branch","artistTitle":"Producer, Engineer, Writer, Musician","credits":"Nine Inch Nails, Sin\u00E9ad O\u2019Connor, Depeche Mode, Blur","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/alan-branch.png","tagCount":5,"link":"/tag/alan-branch","quote":"The V-Comp is a classic hardware emulation (model 2254) that sounds just like the original people know and love. Using it on piano and vocals, it\u2019s rich and smooth"},{"itemID":459,"artistName":"Leslie Brathwaite","artistLastNameSort":"Brathwaite","artistTitle":"Mix Engineer, Producer","credits":"Beyonc\u00E9, Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, Cardi B","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/leslie-brathwaite.png","tagCount":4,"link":"/tag/leslie-brathwaite","quote":"I used to mix with an SSL and outboard gear in the 90s. As times changed, Waves plugins gave me confidence to feel great about mixing in the box. Since then, Waves plugins are the cornerstones of my sound."},{"itemID":227,"artistName":"Michael Brauer","artistLastNameSort":"Brauer","artistTitle":"Record Mixer","credits":"Coldplay, John Mayer, My Morning Jacket","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/michael-brauer.png","tagCount":5,"link":"/tag/michael-brauer","quote":"J37 and Reel ADT have become a couple of my favorite plugins. I think I\u2019ve made J37 presets for almost every instrument I mix, and I love what I can get with Reel ADT on guitar solos and vocals."},{"itemID":669,"artistName":"Bassy Bob Brockmann","artistLastNameSort":"Brockmann","artistTitle":"Mixer, Producer, Songwriter","credits":"Biggie Smalls, Kanye West, Fugees, Christina Aguilera","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/bassy-bob-brockmann.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"The L2 has been my standard digital compressor for over twenty years. I use it every day."},{"itemID":398,"artistName":"Stu Brooks","artistLastNameSort":"Brooks","artistTitle":"Producer, Engineer, Bassist, Composer","credits":"Matisyahu, 50 Cent, Lady Gaga, Dub Trio","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/stu-brooks.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Not only are Waves plugins essential to sculpting mixes on all of my projects, but they are also a source of discovery and creativity."},{"itemID":589,"artistName":"Nick Brophy","artistLastNameSort":"Brophy","artistTitle":"Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Songwriter","credits":"The Rolling Stones, Hootie \u0026 the Blowfish, Big \u0026 Rich, Jimmy Fallon","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/nick-brophy.png","tagCount":1,"link":"/country-mixing-masterclass-nick-brophy","quote":"I\u0027ve been using Waves plugins since the mid \u201890s and have grown to rely on them heavily. They\u0027re in all of my session templates from tracking \u0026 mixing to songwriting."},{"itemID":203,"artistName":"Billy Bush","artistLastNameSort":"Bush","artistTitle":"Producer, Studio and Mixing Engineer","credits":"Garbage, Jake Bugg, Boxer Rebellion","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/billy-bush.png","tagCount":11,"link":"/tag/billy-bush","quote":"Whenever Waves comes out with a new plugin, I\u0027m always very interested to see what it is that they are trying to accomplish. They think outside the box."},{"itemID":55,"artistName":"Bernard Butler","artistLastNameSort":"Butler","artistTitle":"Producer, Composer, Guitarist","credits":"Suede, Duffy, Paloma Faith, James Morrison","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/bernard-butler.png","tagCount":1,"link":"/wave-of-euphoria-bernard-butler-favorite-songs","quote":"I treat Waves plugins as I would the best analogue outboard and expect the same quality, but with endless flexibility. The Renaissance Compressor is my go-to plugin for vocals every time."},{"itemID":427,"artistName":"David Cain","artistLastNameSort":"Cain","artistTitle":"Composer, Performer, Engineer, Producer, Filmmaker","credits":"Wertico Cain \u0026 Gray","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/david-cain.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"The wide range of Waves plugins is like having a fantastic set of paintbrushes and color palettes: fine-point detail or broad-brush washes of color, all able to deliver inspired sound to the canvas."},{"itemID":649,"artistName":"Patrick \u201CWave\u201D Carinci","artistLastNameSort":"Carinci","artistTitle":"Mixing \u0026 Mastering Engineer","credits":"Capo Plaza, Rondodasosa, Shiva, Lil Baby","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/patrick-carinci.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"If you are looking for a compressor, R-Comp is the way to go. I use it as main compressor on every track in my mixes."},{"itemID":428,"artistName":"Chris Carmouche","artistLastNameSort":"Carmouche","artistTitle":"Producer, Mixing Engineer, Composer, Musician","credits":"Big Boi, Major Lazer, Ice Cube","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/chris-carmouche.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Many of my studio essentials and my secret weapons are Waves plugins; from corrective audio tasks to warm coloration and creative processing. I wouldn\u2019t want to do a mix without them."},{"itemID":401,"artistName":"Ed Cherney","artistLastNameSort":"Cherney","artistTitle":"Producer, Engineer, Mixer","credits":"Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Queen Latifah","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/ed-cherney-rip.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"I love and rely on my Waves plugins. The SSL E-Channel is the one that I use every day on every project, on every channel and on every song."},{"itemID":524,"artistName":"Scott Chesak","artistLastNameSort":"Chesak","artistTitle":"Producer, Songwriter, Musician","credits":"Panic! at the Disco, Weezer, The All-American Rejects","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/scott-chesak.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Waves took my music to a whole new level. The list of incredible tools they\u2019ve created is endless. I use them in every session; they\u2019re a must-have for digital music production."},{"itemID":667,"artistName":"Joe Chiccarelli","artistLastNameSort":"Chiccarelli","artistTitle":"Producer, Engineer","credits":"Morrissey, The Strokes, U2, Beck","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/joe-chiccarelli.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"My new favorite plugin from Waves is the MDMX Overdrive, which has been my go-to for drum and bass distortion effects."},{"itemID":445,"artistName":"Christopher Chu","artistLastNameSort":"Chu","artistTitle":"Singer, Songwriter, Producer","credits":"The Morning Benders / POP ETC, WATERS, Bear Hands, Miniature Tigers","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/christopher-chu.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Ever since I first was introduced to mixing with Waves there was no turning back \u2013 I\u2019ve relied on them ever since. I can\u2019t imagine a mix or production without them. They are great tools \u0026 I love \u2018em all."},{"itemID":134,"artistName":"Richard Chycki","artistLastNameSort":"Chycki","artistTitle":"Guitarist, Engineer","credits":"Dream Theater, Aerosmith, Rush","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/richard-chycki.png","tagCount":2,"link":"/tag/richard-chycki","quote":"GTR is a very cool discovery for me\u2026It gives me guitar sounds that are eminently useful for everything from tracking to re-amping existing guitar tracks."},{"itemID":586,"artistName":"Rob Cohen","artistLastNameSort":"Cohen","artistTitle":"Engineer, Vocal Producer, Mixer","credits":"Portugal .The Man, Clean Bandit, Beyonc\u00E9, Khalid","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/rob-cohen.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"CLA Vocals seems like a quick fix to people, but I wouldn\u0027t think of it like that. It\u0027s one of the best plugins for vocals ever made."},{"itemID":545,"artistName":"Miles Comaskey","artistLastNameSort":"Comaskey","artistTitle":"Producer, Mix Engineer","credits":"Beyonc\u00E9, 2 Chainz, K. Flay, Gallant","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/miles-comaskey.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Nearly every song I work on has Waves plugins involved in the final mix. Whether it be for corrective audio tasks or creative processing, Waves delivers time and time again."},{"itemID":567,"artistName":"Rich Costey","artistLastNameSort":"Costey","artistTitle":"Producer, Mix Engineer","credits":"Muse, Sam Fender, Fiona Apple","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/rich-costey.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Waves makes so many indispensable plugins which I use daily in my mixes."},{"itemID":519,"artistName":"Count","artistLastNameSort":"Count","artistTitle":"Producer, Mixer","credits":"Tycho, DJ Shadow, Galactic, The Revivalists","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/count.png","tagCount":3,"link":"/tag/count","quote":"Reel ADT is the most natural sounding doubler out there. Whenever I need the sound of a real double, this is my first choice."},{"itemID":396,"artistName":"Chris Craker","artistLastNameSort":"Craker","artistTitle":"Musician, Producer, Composer","credits":"Hans Zimmer, Lang Lang, Leona Lewis, London Symphony Orchestra","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/chris-craker.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"The quality and flexibility are absolute game-changers in my feature soundtracks and productions. I love that Waves continues to evolve and innovate, and I\u0027m excited to use them every step of the way!"},{"itemID":634,"artistName":"DJ Dahi","artistLastNameSort":"Dahi","artistTitle":"Music Producer","credits":"Kendrick Lamar, 21 Savage, Vampire Weekend","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/dj-dahi.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"I love using Waves plugins for all my music projects. They are really excellent at bringing out specific parts of tracks to help them pop."},{"itemID":194,"artistName":"Dave Darlington ","artistLastNameSort":"Darlington","artistTitle":"Composer, Recording, Mixing \u0026 Mastering Engineer","credits":"Avicii, David Guetta, Sting, \u003Ci\u003EOz\u003C/i\u003E","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/dave-darlington.png","tagCount":42,"link":"/tag/dave-darlington","quote":"All my productions and mixes begin and end with Waves plugins. From subtle sculpting to creating wild effects, I rely on Waves. I would never want to work without them!"},{"itemID":686,"artistName":"DJ Darmon","artistLastNameSort":"Darmon","artistTitle":"Music Producer, Sound Designer","credits":"Madonna, Afrojack, Blondish","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/dj-darmon.jpg","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"R-Bass is unmatched in delivering a powerful thump to my kicks with ease, making it my go-to plugin for this purpose."},{"itemID":580,"artistName":"DJ Daryl","artistLastNameSort":"Daryl","artistTitle":"Producer, Songwriter, Mixing Engineer, DJ","credits":"Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, Richie Rich, Master P","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/dj-daryl.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"I really love the SSL G-Master Buss Compressor, it helps balance out things that are too hot. It\u0027s also great for vocals."},{"itemID":460,"artistName":"Adair Daufembach","artistLastNameSort":"Daufembach","artistTitle":"Producer, Recording, Mixing \u0026 Mastering Engineer","credits":"Tony MacAlpine, Aquiles Priester, Project46, Rock in Rio","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/adair-daufembach.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"I\u2019ve used Waves plugins since my very first mix, and its incredible how this company gets better and better along the years. I literally wouldn\u0027t be able to start a mix without these plugins."},{"itemID":368,"artistName":"Enrico De Paoli","artistLastNameSort":"De Paoli","artistTitle":"Producer, Recording, Mixing and Mastering Engineer","credits":"Ray Charles, Stanley Jordan, Djavan, Elton John","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/enrico-de-paoli.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Waves plugins simply go straight and to the point. I achieve my desired sound working with a great looking interface and a set of functions that is right-on musical. And I love the A/B feature!"},{"itemID":26,"artistName":"Jonathan Deans","artistLastNameSort":"Deans","artistTitle":"FOH, Monitor Engineer, Sound Designer","credits":"Cirque du Soleil, Brooklyn, Les Miserables, Zumanity","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/jonathan-deans.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Waves MaxxBCL is essential for my live sound work."},{"itemID":494,"artistName":"MarioSo DeJesus","artistLastNameSort":"DeJesus","artistTitle":"Mixer, Engineer, Producer","credits":"Wisin \u0026 Yandel, Tego Calderon, Celia Cruz, Jencarlos Canela","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/marioso-dejesus.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"A carpenter has his tools, a chef has his ingredients, and I have my Waves plugins. This is how I cook, how I build, and what\u2019s behind my sound every time. 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I couldn\u0027t mix without it!"},{"itemID":297,"artistName":"Lu Diaz","artistLastNameSort":"Diaz","artistTitle":"Mixing Engineer \u0026 Producer","credits":"DJ Khaled, Pitbull, Beyonc\u00E9, Jay Z","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/lu-diaz.png","tagCount":9,"link":"/tag/lu-diaz","quote":"Waves Plugins are at the core of my sound. SSL E-Channel, Ren Vox, API 550, DeEsser, C1, C6 and H-Delay are in every one of my mixes. I\u2019ve never mixed a record without Waves."},{"itemID":706,"artistName":"Diplo","artistLastNameSort":"Diplo","artistTitle":"Producer","credits":"Beyonc\u00E9, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Major Lazer","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/diplo.jpg","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Clarity DeReverb makes it possible to get extremely clean and usable vocals from old, processed stems when the original sessions have been corrupted or lost."},{"itemID":569,"artistName":"DTOX","artistLastNameSort":"DTOX","artistTitle":"Producer, Sound Designer, DJ","credits":"Black Violin, Dude Perfect, ANTIK$, BLKLBL","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/dtox.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"One of my favorite things is using Waves Tune Real-Time in hybrid Tune/MIDI mode. I get the best pitch correction, and can turn the vocal into a melody that fits perfectly over my composition. 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It\u2019s rare for me to work on music without using at least a few Waves plugins."},{"itemID":671,"artistName":"Jake Morelli","artistLastNameSort":"Morelli","artistTitle":"Guitarist, Producer, Engineer","credits":"Ed Sheeran, The Roots, Roberta Flack","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/jake-morelli.jpg","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"If ever I find unwanted noise in a recording, I go head straight over to Clarity Vx and it cleans it up in no time!"},{"itemID":54,"artistName":"Benny Mouthon, CAS","artistLastNameSort":"Mouthon","artistTitle":"Re-Recording Mixer, Supervising Sound Editor","credits":"\u003Ci\u003EAnthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown\u003C/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EMind Of A Chef\u003C/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003ESomebody Feed Phil\u003C/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EAmerican Experience\u003C/i\u003E","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/benny-mouthon.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"Waves plugins have played a huge part in my TV and film editing and mixing templates. 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This plugin is EVERYWHERE in my productions and mixes!"},{"itemID":631,"artistName":"Iman Omari","artistLastNameSort":"Omari","artistTitle":"Producer, Singer, Songwriter, DJ, Audio Engineer","credits":"Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, Kaytranada","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/iman-omari.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"The Waves WLM Meter is a very slept-on tool in my opinion, that many people may not even know about. A very important tool for at home producers/engineers and professionals alike."},{"itemID":86,"artistName":"South Park","artistLastNameSort":"Park","artistTitle":"Four-Time Emmy Award-Winner","credits":"","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/south-park.png","tagCount":1,"link":"/bruce-howell-on-editing-sound-for-south-park","quote":"The Waves product line is invaluable to us. We produce an episode for broadcast every six days. 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There is such a wide range of tools to choose from."},{"itemID":78,"artistName":"Mark \u0022Spike\u0022 Stent","artistLastNameSort":"Stent","artistTitle":"Producer, Mixing Engineer","credits":"Radiohead, Muse, Madonna, U2","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/mark-spike-stent.png","tagCount":2,"link":"/tag/mark-spike-stent","quote":"I don\u2019t know what I\u2019d do without Waves!"},{"itemID":599,"artistName":"SUR","artistLastNameSort":"SUR","artistTitle":"Artist, Producer, Engineer","credits":"SUR, Billy Porter, Fire in the Hamptons","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/sur.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"I love using a combination of the API 2500, Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter and the CLA Unplugged to get a crisp acoustic guitar tone to cut through the mix."},{"itemID":628,"artistName":"Surachai","artistLastNameSort":"Surachai","artistTitle":"Senior Sound Designer, Mixer","credits":"","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/surachai.png","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"WLM Plus is one of my most used plugins. It\u2019s in my template for my work and for my music. This plugin is absolutely vital to conforming to the many different industry audio standards."},{"itemID":523,"artistName":"Chris Tabron","artistLastNameSort":"Tabron","artistTitle":"Producer, Mixer","credits":"Beyonc\u00E9, The Strokes, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/chris-tabron.png","tagCount":3,"link":"/tag/chris-tabron","quote":"Waves are easily the vastest plugin collection available, and have found their way onto the majority of my productions and mixes since the beginning of my career."},{"itemID":693,"artistName":"Benjamin Thomas","artistLastNameSort":"Thomas","artistTitle":"Engineer, Mixer, Producer","credits":"Lil Uzi Vert, Jazmine Sullivan, Fridayy","artistImage":"https://media.wavescdn.com/images/artists/1280/ben-thomas.jpg","tagCount":0,"link":"","quote":"I love Vocal Bender. 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